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The California Public Utilities Commission held a hearing on the proposed Sunrise Powerlink project in San Diego Monday afternoon. San Diego Gas and Electric wants to build a new 150-mile electric tra

What are the arguments for and against Proposition A? We'll talk to representatives on both sides of the debate over the proposed San Diego County charter amendment to prohibit the use of project labor agreements on County construction projects, except where required by state or federal law.

A forecast from Shell Oil outlines two very different possibilities for oil prices, which recently hit $117 per barrel. In weighing the future of the world's energy supply from now to 2050, Shell strategist Jeremy Bentham says demand will go up, while oil supplies will be harder to find.

The Incredible Hulk is pretty incredible says KPBS Teen Critic.

As President, Barack Obama is a target for all manner of criticism both political and personal. But when do allegations against the President, or any public figure, cross the line and become libelous? KPBS Political Correspondent Gloria Penner discusses the protections and limits of the First Amendment.

It's tough to get medical care when you're homeless. That's why many homeless people go to emergency rooms, where by law they can't be turned away. A unique program run by Scripps Mercy Hospital and C

As the U.S. continues what has now become an eight-year war in Afghanistan, the Obama administration must decide on its new military strategy. One group that is often largly looked over when considering Afghan policy is the women who live in the region. Host Michel Martin talks with Ann Jones, writer of the recent article for The Nation "Remember the Women?," and Shamim Jawad, who leads the Afghan children's advocacy group the Ayenda Association, about the role of the war in the lives of the country's children.

How prevalent is cheating in school nowadays, and what can be done to prevent it? We speak to the authors of the new book "Cheating in School: What We Know and What We Can Do," about maintaining academic integrity in the 21st century.

President Obama's stimulus plan has taken a very public beating at the hands of Capitol Hill Republicans — and some Democrats. That's forced Obama to switch from a charm offensive to a sterner claim to a mandate as he pushes for the Senate to pass his package.

With the swine flu virus more widespread than ever and concerns about availability of the vaccine circulating, we solicited your questions about the pandemic. NPR's health editors teamed up with experts to tackle your questions.